I gave the Windows Media Player another shot. Here’s what surprised me - Gadgets news - NewsLocker (2024)

I wanted to try Windows' Media Player one more time, and I expected it to fall flat. To my surprise, it wasn't all bad.

Vodafone Idea (Vi) Announces Increase in Prepaid, Postpaid Plan Prices From July 4 After Airtel, Jio Hike Tariffs

Vodafone Idea (Vi) price hike was announced on Friday, shortly after rivals Reliance Jio and Airtel both unveiled higher prices for their prepaid recharge plans and postpaid plans. The new mobile tariffs will go into effect on July 4 and both Vi prepaid and postpaid customers will have to pay higher prices to access the operator's services.

US, India Extend Digital Tax Truce to June 30 as Deadline Approaches

The US and India have extended their standstill agreement till June 30, over the former's retaliation over India’s digital-services tax on big tech firms. The development was announced by the US ahead of a deadline for a global deal that will reallocate taxing rights for major US tech firms that provide digital services like Alphabet-owned Google and Microsoft.

Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for June 29

Trying to solve the Wordle today? If you're stuck, we've got a few hints that will help you keep your Wordle streak alive.

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NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Saturday, June 29

Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here.

NYT Connections: hints and answers for Saturday, June 29

Connectionsis the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help.

NYT Crossword: answers for Saturday, June 29

The New York Times has plenty of word games on its roster today — with , , , and , there’s something for everyone — but the newspaper’s standard crossword puzzle still reigns supreme. The daily crossword is full of interesting trivia, helps improve mental flexibility and, of course, gives you some bragging rights if […]

NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Saturday, June 29

The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you here.

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Walmart cut the price of this propane grill from $480 to $200

Seizeen's 4-Burner Propane Grill is perfect for those who want a huge grilling surface, and this deal will knock a whopping $280 off the price tag.

Walmart is selling this curved gaming monitor for only $200 today

While it's pretty rare to see a 32-inch monitor that runs an FHD resolution, the MSI Optix is a great option if you want a high refresh rate you can hit.

What color Beats Pill should you get?

Ultimately what color Beats Pill you go for won't affect the sound. But it'll definitely affect the way you look at it. Choose wisely.

Best Buy just discounted this HP 2-in-1 laptop from $880 to $550

The HP Envy 2-in-1 14 is an excellent little laptop with an AMD 5 processor and 16GB of RAM, and this deal will let you snag it for just $550.

The First Descendant preload guide: release time, file size, and preorder

The First Descendant is about to enter the free-to-play shooter space, but you can make sure you are one of the first people in by preloading the game early.

This ultrawide OLED gaming monitor has a $375 discount at Walmart

The Acer Predator X45 is one of the highest-end monitors on the market, and while it's pretty expensive, this deal knocks a solid $375 off the price.

Eureka J20 vs. Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra: Which robot is the better floor cleaner?

The Eureka J20 and Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra employ two very different methods to clean floors, but which is bet for your home?

3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (June 28-30)

From a riveting revenge thriller to a neo-noir set in high school, these Amazon Prime Video movies are the perfect way to spend a late June weekend.

ChatGPT: the latest news and updates on the AI chatbot that changed everything

The ChatGPT chatbot by OpenAI has taken the world by storm. Here's how to use it and everything you need to know about AI text generation with GPT.

New Denis Villeneuve movie gets a 2026 release date. Is it Dune 3?

The next movie from Denis Villeneuve now has a 2026 release date. Is this mysterious film Dune 3, the epic conclusion of Villeneuve's trilogy?

3 underrated (HBO) Max movies you should watch this weekend (June 28-30)

Need a good movie to watch this weekend? Then turn on HBO, fire up your Max streaming subscription, and watch these movies starring Jennifer Lawrence and more.

3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (June 28-30)

Need some good films to watch on Netflix this weekend? Then stream these three underrated movies with Jeff Daniels, Glen Powell, Anna Paquin, and more.

Wimbledon 2024 live stream: Can you watch for free?

The tennis world once again turns its attention to the All England Club over the next two weeks, as the top players in the game compete at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships. On the men’s side, No. 3 seed Carlos Alcaraz is back to defend his title, while seven-time winner Novak Djokovic is questionable as he […]

The best data recovery apps for Android

Losing important files or data is never much fun, but fortunately, we've compiled a list of the best applications for Android data recovery available right now.

Get up to $1,600 off a French door refrigerator in LG’s 4th of July sale

If you're looking for a large and versatile refrigerator, then this 30 cubic feet one from LG has a whopping $1,500 knocked off the price.

Blink Video Doorbell bundle gets a $200 discount in early Prime Day deal

Time to upgrade your security? An early Prime Day deal, Amazon is selling the Blink Video Doorbell with three Outdoor 4 cams and Sync Module 2 for just $120!

A Quiet Place: Day One review: a shockingly tense and moving sci-fi prequel

A Quiet Place: Day One is a tense, surprisingly moving sci-fi thriller.

3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (June 28-30)

These three shows are the perfect way to spend your weekend on Netflix.

Tour de France 2024 live stream: Can you watch for free?

The unquestioned biggest race in cycling is back, with the top riders in the world set to take on the 2024 Tour de France. For the first time in 111th editions of the race, the finish will be in Nice instead of Paris, as the latter prepares to host the quickly upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics. […]

Quick! Best Buy cut the price of the 5th Gen iPad by $220 today only

It’s finally time to buy that iPad Air you’ve been talking about for years. Save $220 when you purchase through Best Buy today.

This sous vide machine is usually $400 — today it’s $190

Sous vide cooking rewards patience with delicious meals. Save $210 when you purchase the Anova Precision Cooker Pro through Best Buy today.

3 Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend (June 28-30)

Close out the final days of the June by catching the three Hulu movies that you need to stream this weekend.